Tag: pride

Something missing? Seems that we are a community that takes away colors as easily as it can add.For the last couple of years, Canadian and other city pride organizations across the globe have been in the news for not allowing uniformed police officers, straight or LGBT, to march in their parades.  Some of the alternatives to not marching were “throw a polo on instead, but no uniforms” or “don’t have your own float, but put a police polo on...

Screenshot from Lady Gaga: “Born This Way”We are smack dab in the middle of Pride month and couldn’t be happier. This is a time for the LGBTQ community and our supporters to colorfully fill the streets on an international level with an endless assortment of parties, parades and marches that make this month that much more special. A key part to enjoying Pride month is music. Music, whether it’s designed for Pride specifically or not, is a way for us...

Thousands flocked to West Hollywood this weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots at the annual LA Pride Festival and Parade. The festival kicked off on Friday, June 7th with a performance by Paula Abdul. Every year the celebration takes over WeHo’s iconic corner on Santa Monica Boulevard and Robertson Boulevard and transforms into one of the biggest LGBTQ+ pride parties in the world. With world renowned bars like The Abbey, Hamburger Mary’s, Rage, and Micky’s...

Of course, we should expect nothing short of spectacular when it comes to Capital Pride. Thankfully, Washington, D.C., never disappoints. This year, festivities take place from May 31-June 9 and include a dizzying array of events from the rally and opening night party all the way through to the parade and festival. So, how to choose what to do? We’ve enlisted help from the so-delicious-he-makes-us-hangry, Dusty Martinez, from Trade Night Club to provide the in and outs of Capital Pride season. (He also happens...

Finlay Wilson (right) and fiance Alan / Image via Twitter @ScottishyogaboyWhile this year’s Capital Pride was ended by rage and fear, the day had its moments of complete acceptance and love. By now, we’ve found out that the panicked stampede of people running away from Capital Pride in Washington D.C. this past weekend was due to a man in an arguing couple waving a BB gun around. But before that chaos caused the...

Photo by Nathaniel Tetteh on UnsplashA change is coming to Africa. While Kenya’s High Court has decided to keep laws against gay sex in the country, the country of Botswana has made the opposite decision. Botswana’s High Court has ruled to end colonial-era laws criminalizing sex between members of the same sex. Section 164 of Botswana’s Penal Code stated that “carnal knowledge of any person against the order of nature,” was an offense...

Photo by David Larivière on UnsplashA viral photo of a pickup truck has got us smiling. While the internet is still reeling from the controversial video of Pose star Indya Moore fighting a Trump supporter in front of the show’s New York City studio, another source of media is gaining steam for its positive message. 28-year-old Cody Barlow posted a picture of his truck this past Thursday (June 6), and the photo is...

Christians showed up at a Pride festival with signs that apologized for past injustices. Jamilah Salvador, 19, posted pictures to Twitter of the signs that she saw at Pride in Marikina City, Philippines. “I literally cried when I saw this ,” she wrote. “Imagine living in a society with nothing but love and respect for each other.” I literally cried when I saw this kanina. Imagine living in a society with nothing but love and respect for each other. source

Pride season is in full bloom, with rainbows appearing on walls and crosswalks and even the parking lot behind the Lululemon in West Hollywood (photo above). And we have not even gotten to the socks, t-shirt and underwear yet. To celebrate Stonewall 50 around the world, we’ve collected some favorite rainbow-themed selfie spots, perfect for popping a pic and letting the world know how you are celebrating your pride. Birmingham Artists with the organization Color Bham, in Birmingham, Ala., brought a big...

On Saturday, June 1, Disney hosted the first ever Pride event in one of its theme parks. Complete with a spectacular parade, Disneyland Paris transformed into a Magical Pride extravaganza celebrating diversity and all things LGBTQ.The celebration featured extended hours, a Magic Lip Sync-Along competition, performances from French disco star Corine and British band Years & Years. The Olly Alexander-fronted group covered Reflection from the Disney animated classic Mulan. Disneyland Paris rounded off its lineup of festivities with DJ...

Once again, Asbury Park showed their Pride in full force as the LGBTQ community of New Jersey & beyond converged on this historic shore town for the 28th annual Jersey Pride Festival. The annual parade was held at noon at Main Street and Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park.  “Pride is important because it’s about visibility,” says Christian Fuscarino, Executive Director of Garden State Equality. “LGBTQ people are invisible in a lot of...

Tom Cullen and Chris New in WEEKENDIn honor or Pride, Mr. Man has ranked the top 5 underrated mainstream gay movies (that means no CMBYN or Brokeback). The steamy and totally NSFW video list includes the following films: My Own Private Idaho, God’s Own Country, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Maurice and Weekend. These are all fine films. All of these pics have their fair share of male nudity. And some of the sex scenes featured in the vid are–yeah-they’re totally hot.  ...

Amir Ohana / Screenshot via YouTube @StandWithUsAmir Ohana has become Israel’s first openly gay prime minister, but some pride goers aren’t happy about it. 43-year-old Ohana has been named acting justice minister this Wednesday after the previous title holder was fired. Ayelet Shaked, the previous office holder, was fired by right-winged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Shaked’s party did not get enough seats to return to parliament for elections in May. When announcing...

Photo by Tristan Billet on UnsplashThis just in. Reports are coming in of overheard gunshots at DC Pride, but the police state that there was, in fact, no active shooter. Information is lacking at the moment, but mayhem ensued earlier today after gunshots were allegedly heard in the Dupont Circle area during the Central Pride parade in Washington, D.C. Local news reporter Tom Roussey says that around four loud pops went off before...